Curriculum Considerations Research Articles

Evidence-based practice education for healthcare professions: an expert view

Internationally, evidence-based practice (EBP) is recognised as a foundational element of healthcare professional education. Achieving competency in this area is a complex undertaking that is reflected in disparities between ‘best...

Preparing Pre-Service Special Education Teachers to Facilitate Parent Involvement, Knowledge, and Advocacy: Considerations for Curriculum

More than 40 years after passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), some special education teacher preparation programs offer limited coursework on parent involvement, advocacy, or home–school collaboration. For pre-service special education teachers and/or novice special education teachers working with students with disabilities and their parents in practice, prior parent involvement coursework often enhances knowledge and abilities to provide resources, advocacy support, and insight. Yet, for this to occur in practice, special education teacher preparation program faculty should continue to consider how curriculum that instructs and provides resources regarding home–school collaboration, advocacy, conflict resolution, and federal legislation and programmatic support can enhance parent involvement. Therefore, this article examines IDEA parent involvement provisions, IDEA-mandated and federally funded conflict resolution options, and Parent Training and Information Centers that provide parents resources and support. Also, this article offers suggestions for teacher preparation faculty developing or refining parent involvement curricula.

Pedagogical Practices and Curriculum Considerations for a Study Away Course in Sport

As academic programs relative to sport continue to grow and evolve, college and university faculty are tasked with developing innovative curricula to enhance the overall experiences of their students. A viable option to facilitate this charge is complementing traditional courses with domestic study away opportunities. This article adds to the limited literature on domestic study away courses in sport by detailing pedagogical approaches and curriculum design strategies utilized in a faculty-led study away course within an academic program in sport. Several theories including constructivism, cooperative learning, discovery learning, and experiential learning made up the theoretical framework and were adopted for pedagogical and curriculum planning purposes. A variety of course assignments, assessments, and experiences were implemented and integrated with student-centered and active learning concepts. Practical implications from this paper include encouraging openness to new instructional methods, integrating active learning theories into study away activities, and the importance of well-designed course assignments and assessments. This paper establishes a foundation for future investigations on the topic and presents recommendations for further research. Subscribe to TPE

Curriculum Considerations in an Inclusive Environment

Curriculum Considerations in an Inclusive Environment

Curriculum Considerations in an Inclusive Environment

Curriculum Considerations in an Inclusive Environment

Curriculum Considerations for the Internet of Things

Before IoT innovations can be broadly realized, we must consider the educational needs of those who will develop the IoT products and services of the future. This article sets forth curriculum topics for institutions to use when creating and evaluating new IoT-inclusive curricula.

Consideration of high school atomic physics curriculum in relation to recent university entrance exams

Consideration of high school atomic physics curriculum in relation to recent university entrance exams

Perspective of the Graduating Medical Student: The Ideal Curriculum for the Fourth Year of Undergraduate Medical Education.

To explore medical students' perspective regarding the fourth year of medical school and common educational activities thereof. The authors surveyed students graduating in 2012 with a military service obligation about the importance of common fourth-year activities, the proportion of the fourth year devoted to these activities, and important considerations for the fourth-year curriculum. The authors calculated mean importance scores for educational activities and mean proportions of the fourth year that should be devoted to certain activities. Two reviewers independently coded free-text answers to identify and calculate frequencies for common themes. The response rate was 40% (376/942). Participants rated activities related to improving clinical skills and securing the residency of their choice as more than activities such as learning business skills, conducting research, and studying basic sciences. Participants indicated that electives and direct patient care should comprise the majority of the fourth year and frequently mentioned improving specialty-specific clinical skills, pursuing personal medical interests, and taking time to relax as important fourth-year themes. Students value activities related to securing and succeeding in their chosen residency and the opportunity to pursue electives and take vacation. Faculty should consider the student perspective when reforming curricula.

The social habitus of drama: the Ontario drama curriculum in theory and practice

ABSTRACTIn this article, the author considers the place of drama in the formal curriculum in Ontario, Canada by considering its position in relation to curriculum theory and the texts that formally articulate it as a discipline to be taught in schools. The drama curriculum in Ontario aims to engage young people in activities and experiences that invite them to contemplate the diverse world in which they live and learn, to examine and question perspectives, and to consider issues of power and exclusion. These aspirations sit interestingly alongside considerations of the drama curriculum as exalted and rebuked by teachers, instructional leaders, and arts coordinators in a large school board in Toronto, Canada.

과학 동아리 활동과 연계된 STEAM 활동이 학생들의 자기효능감과 과학에 대한 태도에 미치는 영향

The purpose of this study was to identify STEAM education program fit for club activities in consideration of the present curriculum and investigate its effect on science club students` self-efficacy and attitude toward science by applying it to science club students. In consideration of such chapters as `Solar System` and `Exosphere and Space Development` in the 2009 Revised Curriculum, this study developed a STEAM education program related to the observation of the solar system and the measurement of a distance of the stars in consideration of the present curriculum. For this study we selected 14 science club students in H Middle School, located in G Province and applied a 7 weeks` program to them. To find out change in their self-efficacy and attitude toward science, this study conducted tests of self-efficacy and attitude toward science for a single group before and after introducing this program and analyzed the results. The results of this study could be summarized as below. Firstly, science club activities with this STEAM education program applied improved students` self-efficacy significantly. Secondly, there was a significant difference found in students` attitude toward science through science club activities with this STEAM education program applied as they showed higher scores in the attitude toward science in the posttest than the pretest. Lastly, despite a research limit that this science inquiry program was conducted for a short period of time, this program was found to have positive effect on the improvement of students` self-efficacy and attitude toward science.

A “New” Thematic, Integrated Curriculum for Primary Schools of Trinidad and Tobago: A Paradigm Shift

After February 2014, teachers in Trinidad and Tobago were required to implement a new, integrated curriculum. The major considerations of the new curriculum were literacy and numeracy skills taught across the curriculum, assessment of learning, differentiated instruction, and the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT). This study examined the efficacy of the new primary school curriculum introduced by the Ministry of Education of Trinidad and Tobago (MOETT). It measured prospective teachers’ abilities to implement the curriculum effectively to meet the needs of diverse students in the inclusive environment after systematic training. The study used a mixed-methods design aimed at triangulating a nonequivalent-group, posttest-only design with survey responses from the sample group of prospective teachers. Findings from the study revealed prospective teachers were more effective in meeting the needs of all students while implementing the new thematic, integrated curriculum when trained compared to the prospective teachers implementing the curriculum without training.

Identifying and formulating teachers’ beliefs and motivational orientations for computer science teacher education

How teachers are able to adapt to a changing environment is essentially dependent on their beliefs and motivational orientations. The development of these aspects in the context of professional competence takes place during teachers’ educational phase and professional practice. The overall understanding of professional competence for teaching computer science follows the notion of empirical educational research including beliefs and motivational aspects. This article aims to investigate relevant domain-specific beliefs and motivational orientations for teaching computer science and their consideration in curricula for computer science teacher education. Therefore, results of an expert interview study based on the critical incident technique lead to appropriate descriptions for domain-relevant beliefs and motivational orientations. Results of a broad curriculum analysis indicate how those aspects are normatively considered in computer science university and school education in Germany. The data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis.

Pharmacy-based point-of-care testing for infectious diseases: Considerations for the pharmacy curriculum

With the recent changes in U.S. health care delivery, patients and public health officials are embracing opportunities for pharmacists to provide more clinical services, expand access to care, and improve public health. Point-of-Care (POC) testing for infectious diseases and other Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived tests are useful tools that may guide the clinical decision-making process. When used appropriately, these tests can result in significant health care cost savings and improved health outcomes. We identify this as an opportunity to further incorporate POC tests into the pharmacy curriculum and present considerations that may be useful to schools and colleges of pharmacy in developing such coursework. Key areas highlighted include the role of CLIA-waived POC tests in pharmacy practice, curricular considerations, training, and legal/privacy concerns.

Erratum to: Developmental Life of the Medical Student: Curriculum Considerations

Erratum to: Acad PsychiatryDOI 10.1007/s40596-014-0182-zIntheoriginalpublicationofthisarticle,references6and7arereversed.They appear correctly below.6. New York Times: Effort grows to create sensitive doctors.April 8, 19867. Moore G, Block SD, Style CB, et al. The influence of theNew Pathway curriculum on Harvard medical students. AcadMed. 1994;69:983–9.

Developmental life of the medical student: curriculum considerations.

Few medical educators would dispute that the emotional development and well being of the medical student is of critical importance in the pathway to physicianhood. It has been suggested that failure to address this aspect of medical education may account for various health problems and levels of impairment during medical school and beyond. Some authors have suggested that the personal development and "professionalization" of the student occurs through modeling, the medical school "culture," and the "hidden curriculum." In recognition of the randomness, incompleteness, or inadequacy of this approach, a number of attempts have been made to address this important but difficult dimension of medical education. However, programs designed to foster self-reflection and appreciation of affect in the physician-patient relationship are often limited as electives or unsupported by faculty and staff and therefore fall short of their objective. The author proposes that a pedagogical framework based on an analogy of life cycle theory (a la Erikson or others) offers a schema within which to consider efforts being made in medical curricula to promote self-awareness, appreciation of affect in oneself and one's patients, and a context in which to minimize the risk of illness and impairment.

A Critical Review of Korean Home Economics Education Research Based on a Critical Science Perspective

This study critically appraised the accumulated articles based on the critical science perspective on Korea’s home economics education. The 55 articles published from 1993 to 2011 were identified and placed into three categories: Critical science paradigm, practical problem-focused curriculum, and systems of action. The common result across categories was that some authors did not fully understand the concepts of practice, a practical problem-focused curriculum, the practical reasoning process, and the systems of action. A positive outcome of including a critical science perspective in the Korean national curriculum will be seen when systems supporting this perspective, such as those providing more specific information on a critical science perspective and the relevant textbook accreditation standards, are available. We present a proposal based on considerations of a national curriculum, teacher education, relevant philosophical perspectives, and classroom practice.

Responsible Conduct of Research Assessment of Doctor of Education Candidates, Graduate Faculty, and Curriculum Considerations

The study included an assessment of doctoral students, graduate faculty, and curriculum considerations to determine the degree of infusion of research integrity and responsible conduct of research (RCR) principles within a Doctor of Education program. Study results showed substantial increases in doctoral candidates’ knowledge levels of RCR, and faculty members serving as dissertation committee chairs reported greater understanding of RCR tenets than did non-dissertation chairs. The study also revealed a strong presence of research within the Ed. D. core curriculum.

Perspectives: The Impact of the New National Senior High School English Curriculum on Collaboration Between Japanese Teachers and Native Speakers

In this paper I discuss the impact of the Ministry of Education’s new national senior high school Course of Study for Foreign Languages on collaboration between Japanese teachers of English and native speakers of English. In consideration of the new curriculum’s request that classes be conducted in English and its reorganization of all English subjects, I draw upon frameworks in language-in-education policy and planning (Kaplan & Baldauf, 2003; Liddicoat, 2004) and highlight potential issues concerning its implementation at the local level. 本研究では文部科学省の新しい外国語学習のための指導要領が日本人教師と英語母語話者との間の連携に与える影響について議論する。新しいカリキュラムの全体目標と全英語科目の再構成に鑑み、本研究では教育における言語政策・計画の枠組み（Kaplan & Baldauf, 2003; Liddicoat, 2004）から現場レベルで実施する際に起こりうる問題を明らかにする。

Professional identity formation: Curriculum considerations for inducting undergraduate students into discursive communities

Learning and teaching in higher education is framed by curriculum models. Over the past decade constructive alignment (Biggs and Tang, 2009, 2011) has become widely accepted as the curriculum planning model for Australian higher education. Constructive alignment privileges learning outcomes in curriculum design, learning and teaching and assessment. In this paper we reflect on the selection and adoption of particular curriculum frameworks in higher education in relation to the purposes and aims of the intended learning experience and the intended future professional. Our reflection is contextualised within the discipline area of mathematics. We argue that the journey towards becoming a member of a professional community is complex and that alternative curriculum models that facilitate a focus on that journey may be more appropriate under certain circumstances. We suggest that when designing a learning experience, it is necessary firstly to consider the type of learner or future professional you are trying to enable and secondly, to choose a curriculum design framework that best supports that goal.

The Curriculum and Pedagogic Properties of Practice-based Experiences: The Case of Midwifery Students

This paper outlines curriculum considerations for the ordering, enactment and experiencing of practice-based experiences (e.g. practicums) in tertiary education programs developing occupational specific capacities. Increasingly, these programs are engaging students in practicum experiences (i.e. those in the circumstances of practice). These practice-based experiences require considerable investment on the part of all involved and so need to be used in ways that do justice to those investments. However, such experiences are often provided and engaged in by students without consideration being given to their educational purposes; their likely contributions and how they can be sequenced and utilised to achieve those purposes. Here, the specific concern is to identify bases for considering these purposes and how these might be realised through the selection and sequencing of student experiences. A case study of two practicum experiences comprising midwifery students’ ‘follow-through’ experiences with birthing women and clinical placements is used to identify the kinds of learning that can arise through different kinds of practice-based experiences and how they might be most effectively organised. The concern, therefore, is to identify how the midwifery curriculum (i.e. pathways of experiences) can be ordered and augmented by particular pedagogic practices that assist realise the program’s intended learning outcomes. The two different practice-based experiences are found to generate distinct learning outcomes for the students. The follow-throughs generate understandings about the birthing process from the birthing mothers’ perspectives and provide goal states for midwifery work and understandings about midwifery practice, whereas the development of clinical capacities that arise through clinical placements. Consequently, the formers kinds of experiences might be best provides before, or in conjunction with second. Importantly, rather than viewing these experiences as being supplementary to what is provided within tertiary education institutions, they need to be consider as particular kinds of experiences on their own terms and engage with and utilise their contributions accordingly.